Diet Tip
Chicken Soup When You're Sick
Generations of worried moms have been making homemade chicken soup as a comfort food for their loved ones. Is chicken soup better than medicine when it comes to curing a cold? We won't get into that debate, but one thing's for sure - it can't hurt.
Limited scientific studies have found some anti-inflammatory benefits of chicken soup when it comes to upper respiratory tract infections, but they weren't comprehensive enough. With that said, we can all agree that chicken soup tastes great whether you're sick or fit as a fiddle.
Making your own chicken soup is fairly easy and straightforward. You can use drumsticks, wings, thighs, whatever. Place in a pot and cover with water, then bring to boil.
As the water is boiling, you can prep the vegetables and herbs. There's no wrong answer here - work with what you've got. Some or all of these: onion, carrot, zucchini, squash, celery, celery leaves, parsley, dill, etc. Dice whatever needs to be cut into coarse pieces to extract more flavor.
When the water is boiling, use a tablespoon to remove the scum floating on top. Then add all the veggies and herbs. Toss in a bay leaf, bring to boil again, and then let simmer for an hour. Add salat and pepper to taste.
Make sure to make a big batch because this soup gets even more tasty after a day or two in the fridge.
What ingredients do you use in your chicken soup?
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11 Comments
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Veggies30Feb 03 2022Skip the chicken and noodles. Replace the noodles with a whole grain like brown rice or barley. Make sure you have garlic, tumeric, beans and lots of your favorite veggies. You don't have to trim the 'scum' if you don't add chicken. Beans easily replace the protein with a lot more benefits without the carcinogens and fat.
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FooducateUserFeb 09 2022@itguru2 you can purchase feet in some stores. most Asian markets sell them. I've never bought any or tried them but I've heard they are very good for you. BTW I accidentally clicked report on your post. please forgive me. I need my grandkids to keep me in line with online stuff. lol I was just clicking on everything to learn what it is and accidentally clicked the wrong thing
- FooducateUserFeb 09 2022
Chicken feet helps use parts of the chicken that are 'less desirable' in many areas, so eating them helps lessen waste. Lots of people just don't like how they look in my area and don't think they have much nutritional value. They are actually high in calcium and collagen. As stated by health line, "A serving of 2 chicken feet (70 grams) provides: Calories: 150 Protein: 14 grams Fat: 10 grams Carbs: 0.14 grams Calcium: 5% of the Daily Value (DV) Phosphorous: 5% of the DV Vitamin A: 2% of the DV Folate (vitamin B9): 15% of the DV About 70% of their total protein content is collagen, a structural protein that provides shape, strength, and resistance to your skin, tendons, muscles, bones, and ligaments. Chicken feet are also a good source of folate (vitamin B9), which aids DNA synthesis and helps prevent birth abnormalities. Remember to wash them thoroughly and to be careful when eating them, as they contain many small bones which pose a choking hazard.
